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Africa: Emergency Vaccine Response Has Cut Infectious Disease Deaths By Nearly 60 Percent Since 2000
49 LOWER-INCOME COUNTRIES, JUL 11 – A study of 210 outbreaks in 49 lower-income countries found emergency vaccination cut deaths and cases by nearly 60%, generating $32 billion in economic benefits, researchers said.
- This week’s publication details an analysis of 210 epidemic events involving five key infectious diseases across 49 low-income nations from 2000 to 2023.
- The study, backed by Gavi and Burnet Institute researchers, aimed to quantify the human and economic benefits of emergency vaccination during outbreaks.
- Vaccination campaigns led to an overall decline of about 60 percent in both cases and deaths, with yellow fever fatalities decreasing by 99 percent and Ebola-related deaths falling by 76 percent.
- Emergency vaccination has produced economic gains estimated at close to $32 billion by preventing premature mortality and disability, underscoring the value of vaccines as an efficient strategy to mitigate outbreak-related risks.
- Gavi seeks full funding for its 2026-2030 strategy to expand vaccine stockpiles and accelerate access, emphasizing urgency amid rising infectious threats and global aid cuts.
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A study published this week reviewed 210 epidemics of 5 infectious diseases, including cholera and Ebola, which have occurred since 2000 in nearly 50 low-income countries, according to which vaccination campaigns have led to a significant reduction in the number of deaths and infections, but also to savings of billions of euros. Several epidemics are on the rise worldwide, mainly due to the decline in funding. - Emergency vaccination reduces dea…
The study looked at vaccines used to fight five deadly diseases.
Africa: Emergency Vaccine Response Has Cut Infectious Disease Deaths By Nearly 60 Percent Since 2000
Press Release - Researchers at Burnet Institute, in collaboration with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, have provided the world's first ever look at the historical impact of emergency vaccination efforts on public health and global health security, with a comprehensive study of 210 outbreaks of five infectious diseases - cholera, Ebola, measles, meningitis and yellow fever - in 49 lower-income countries between 2000 and 2023.Analysis based on the stu…
Vaccine roll-outs cut deaths due to outbreaks by 60%
JOHANNESBURG – Emergency vaccination programmes – rolled out in response to outbreaks of five major diseases – are believed to have reduced deaths by around 60% over a period of 23 years, according to a new study. A similar number of infections are also thought to have been prevented. Researchers believe that vaccinations stopped much […]
According to the Angolan doctor, the reduction in the number of cases of cholera in Angola is influenced by several factors, including vaccination, which contributes to the reduction of the transmission of the disease. "In each 100 people who are contaminated with the battery that causes cholera, there are no signs and symptoms and [...] to the extent that people are vaccinated, these will also gain immunity and that also reduce the cases," said…
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